Let’s pause and think about this for a second: Do we all actually hate ads/commercials? I can kind of argue for both sides of the story. Don’t we all actually get excited to watch commercials when the SuperBowl is on? I all sit down and wait for the commercials to air. On the other hand, whenever I watch my favorite shows on Hulu, I could … Continue reading Ads Aren’t Cool. You Know Whats Cool? Interactive Ads (Kinect Style)
I don’t know if Microsoft is working on a next version of their Zune HD device but if they do, it would benefit them greatly if they made it into their official Xbox Live mobile device. The trends in the mobile market seem to be pointing towards people getting into more mobile games. The iPhone and iPod Touch are a big success thanks in large … Continue reading Zune HD2 Could/Should Be The Official Xbox Live Mobile Device
I’ve already written on this blog what Madden 11 needed to have to be successful. They did some things but also failed to address other issues. After a huge marketing blitz which featured some NFL players in commercials, Madden 11 seems have failed to impress. After a week on sale, Gamestop and Amazon have already started having huge discounts. There have also been reports that … Continue reading Is Madden 11 In Trouble? Indication Of Slow Sales Seem To Say So
Kinect has undoubtedly been dubbed Microsoft’s whack at the casual gamer niche and it seems more than obvious when you take a look at the games set to launch along side the controller free device. What about Hardcore gamers though, what about the first-person shooters? Late last month, a Microsoft representative spoke to an online news outlet about their intentions with Kinect. “Certainly over the … Continue reading Guest Post: Can Kinect Really do a Controller-free FPS Right?
So you may have heard that NBA Jam will come to the Xbox 360 and PS3. Good News right! But there’s a catch. If you want to play NBA Jam on your console, you have to BUY NBA Elite 11. Yes folks, EA wants you to BUY NBA Elite for you to play NBA Jam. When you get the game, there will get a code … Continue reading NBA Jam Is Coming To Xbox 360 And PS3 But EA Wants You To Pay (Literally)
Activision managed to get Eminem for its Modern Warfare trailers and so EA decided to 1up and get Linkin Park for their new trailer. The guys working on Medal of Honor really wanted to get a lot of emotion from this game and this trailer alone has succeeded in doing that. If you’re not a fan of Linkin Park, that’s fine but I think their music does … Continue reading Medal Of Honor Featuring Linkin Park
Today, Microsoft announced the much anticipated price for the Kinect Sensor. A couple of bundles were also announced and prices were also given. In order to get your money’s worth, I thought I’d share what I think would be the best purchase: Kinect Sensor: Let’s start with the Kinect camera. As many of retailers had suggested, the price of the camera is indeed $149. Some … Continue reading Kinect Price And Bundles Announced; How To Buy The Right Versions
Let’s welcome Microsoft back to the mobile market with Windows Phone 7. Microsoft has done a 360/pushed the restart button. Most blog sites have posted their preview reviews of Windows Phone 7 and there’s a lot of consensus or what’s missing and what works great. User Interface/UI: New users will have a bit of a learning curve. Users of the Zune HD will find this … Continue reading With Google And Apple Battling In The Mobile Space, Is There Space For Windows Phone 7?
I’m hoping when this game comes out, it doesn’t shatter Spider fans hopes and dreams of a good Spider-man game. Here’s the official cover which reveals all 4 universes of Spider-man. The last universe, according to the box art, appears to represent Spider-Man with the symbiote suit. More will be revealed at Comic-Con. Stay Tuned. Continue reading The Official Cover Art For Spiderman Shattered Dimensions
Many Xbox Liver users today (especially me) were sad to hear that 1 vs 100 on Xbox Live won’t be back for another season. Today, Microsoft announced that the project was cancelled and the 1 vs 100 team will be working other future projects. 1 vs 100 was a great way to have fun with family and actually learn something. I thought it was great … Continue reading Farewell To The Mob: Microsoft Cancels 1 VS 100 On Xbox Live
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